"Classic Round Basket"
by Deborah Blair
(10" diameter x 6" high)
Cut: 16 spokes from 5/8" flat - 28" long.
Lay out 8 spokes:
Using #2 round reed, twine 3 rows, making a nice circle. Punch up the base slightly.
Lay out the remaining 8 spokes consecutively and in between the first set of spokes.
Weave 4 rows with 1/4" flat (until about 9 1/2" across).
Begin to upsett on the 5th row of weaving (with the 1/4" flat). It helps to weave from the inside of the basket.
Weave 6 more rows (of 1/4" flat) or until the basket is 2" tall AND 10" across.
Weave:
1 row 1/2" - blue
1 row 1/4" - blue
1 row 1/4" - natural
1 row 1/4" - blue
1 row 1/4" - natural
1 row 1/4" - blue
1 row 1/4" - natural
1 row 1/4" - blue
1 row 1/2" - blue
3 rows 1/4"- natural
1 row 3/8" - natural
Fold and tuck outside spokes. Cut inside spokes. Insert handle tips.
Wrap rim with 1/2" flat/oval. Use blue seagrass for rim filler. Lash the rim with 1/4" flat.